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Research for a future without cancer
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Leading the way to a future without cancer

We've been Canada’s leading funder of cancer research for eight decades – driving the progress that saves lives and changes cancer care. Thanks to donors, Canada’s top researchers are changing lives by making discoveries that lead to earlier diagnoses, better treatments and improved outcomes for everyone affected by cancer.

Innovation that takes on cancer’s greatest challenges

Harnessing AI to revolutionize lung cancer detection

Dr Renelle Myers and Dr Rayjean Hung are using the power of AI to find lung cancer before symptoms appear - stopping cancer before it starts.
Learn more about this groundbreaking research

Blood test to detect brain tumours 

Dr Gelareh Zadeh is aiming to establish a blood-based, sensitive approach to detect brain tumours earlier, improve treatment and advance care for people with glioblastoma.
Learn more about Dr Zadeh’s ground-breaking clinical trial

Targeting tumours with nanobots 

A CCS-funded research project is pioneering a new scientific breakthrough using bacteria and magnetism to distribute anti-cancer drugs throughout the inside of tumours.
Learn how we’re investing in cutting-edge research

 Investing in breakthroughs from coast to coast to coast 

Innovation that saves lives

Clinical trials advance research progress

"Had it not been for this treatment, I wouldn’t be here today […] Clinical trials like these are the most important thing for the future of cancer treatment.” - Patrick Gilmore

Learn more about clinical trials

Turning research into hope 

“When you’re stage 4, the only thing that encourages you is research. My treatment didn’t exist 7 years ago. Research is what is keeping me alive.” - Danielle Périgny
Learn how CCS-funded research saves lives

Changing the future of breast cancer treatment 

“It is thanks to advances in research that the doctors knew so much about my breast cancer and treated it more effectively as a result.” - Evelyne Sauvé
How a diagnosis became treatable

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Be the first to see where CCS’s cancer research is heading. Our 5-year strategic plan outlines how we are investing in bold, high-potential research today to improve care and save more lives. Sign up today and discover how your support drives real progress for people in Canada affected by cancer.

Our research impact

The Canadian Cancer Society is determined to increase cancer survival, stop cancer before it starts and improve the lives of those affected by cancer. Read our full research impact report to see how we are on our way to doing exactly that.
Get the full report

Help fund world-leading cancer research

With almost half of all Canadians expected to face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, the urgency for funding is at an all-time high. Research holds the key to transforming the future of cancer.

If everyone reading this joins our monthly donor community today, we can keep up the momentum for life-changing discoveries to better detect, diagnose and treat all types of cancer.

Please donate today because every contribution counts.